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General medical malpractice takes place when a medical doctor, physician, or medical facility fail to provide a patient with the appropriate level of care as defined by the standard of care provided by other doctors, and medical facilities in that profession. For example if your medical doctor fails to perform a test which doctors within his field ought to test for then medical malpractice can be established.
If injury result from the failure to abide by the appropriate level of medical care then you are entitled to compensation and a full monetary settlement for your injuries.
According to data, the vast majority victims of medical malpractice do not file claims for their injuries. Many patients are simply left in the dark about why they have been injured and how they can seek legal help in lieu of their injuries.
Medical Malpractice laws are complicated requiring attorneys with sufficient knowledge and expertise. Many attorney may not be abreast of the recent medical malpractice and personal injury legislations that have passed into law.
Below are some important statutes and laws pertaining to medical malpractice:
California medical board oversees Medical Physicians in the state of California. The general responsibilities of the board are outlined below:
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Mandatory medical malpractice reporting laws: According to California Medical Malpractice guidelines certain individuals and organizations are required to report cases of malpractice over $30,000 to the California Medical Board.A list of individuals required to inform in given below:
California Cap on Medical Malpractice:
In 1975 the state legislature of California passed the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act
(MICRA). Under this provision a cap of $250,000 placed on the amount of non-economic damages a victim of personal injury due to medical malpractice can reclaim.
What are economic damages: Economic damages are awards for specific expenses that are incurred or will likely incur as a result of the malpractice. These damages include,
Since economic damages are NOT capped at $250,000 and individual is able to receive full compensation.
Non Economic Damages: Usually non economic damages are limited in personal injury matters to
The failure of a physician or a healthcare provider in discharging their medical duties in a manner that can be deemed as inadequate, resulting in damages to the patient is defined as medical malpractice.
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You should not have to pay for the negligence acts of a doctor or hospital. Medical malpractice results from the incompetence or negligence of a healthcare provider. Seeking vindication of your rights is our job. At Downtown LA Law Group our Surgical and Hospital malpractice Attorneys will vigorously protect your right to compensation. Our Lawyers will keep on the offensive until they make sure you have been fully compensated for your injuries and vindicated for your loss. We will go to trial and take on liable drivers and their insurance carriers’ so that your rights are protected.
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